What it means: Clear pee is one of the first indicators of overhydration. The body is attempting to get rid of the excess water you’ve ingested, urologist Vannita Simma-Chiang, M.D., tells mbg. What to do: Stop drinking until you’re thirsty again and pee returns to a normal, light yellow. What to do: Whatever you’ve been doing, because it’s working. (Here: A pee health routine to follow.) What to do: Drink some water, and consider limiting dehydrating food and drinks. What to do: Be aware of the vitamins and medications you’re taking, and ask your doctor if you’re concerned about the color. What to do: Take note of the vitamins or food you’ve consumed. If the color persists or seems alarming, consult with a doctor. What to do: This should pass when you stop taking the medication or pee out the rest of the food dye. Call your doctor with any concerns. Light pink can also be an indicator of kidney stones or bleeding in the urinary tract. If you’re menstruating, it could just be menstrual blood mixing with the urine, not the urine itself. What to do: Anything bright red is alarming, so Simma-Chiang urges calling a physician or urologist to get it examined. If you’re unsure whether or not it’s menstrual blood, call a gynecologist. What to do: Call a doctor or urologist to get this examined. If you think a new supplement or medication may be to blame for your strange pee color, stop taking it (under your doctor’s guidance) and track the pee to see if anything changes. If you’re not taking anything new but are noticing abnormal changes to your urine, talking to a doctor or getting a urine sample tested is the safest bet. Especially if urine is red, pink, brown, or has a strange smell and consistency.
